An Introduction to Robotics
by Brennon WilliamsAn Introduction to Robotics
This new series of articles is aimed at the beginner — especially the teenager crowd — to help them better understand the fundamentals of robotics and engineering. This month, a few microcontrollers good for robotics are discussed. Page 63

Twin Tweaks
by Bryce Woolley, Evan WoolleyPavlov’s Bots
The Roboni-i aims to revolutionize the electronics entertainment industry with its unique blend of a personality filled robot, structured game play, and an online world. Page 70

Then and Now
by Tom CarrollA Closer Look at Personal Service Robots
This recession has hit all industries very hard and the robotics industry as a whole has felt the brunt of it, especially the service robot segment. Page 76

Pattern Routing of Plastic Partsin Combat Zone: Features
The easy way to do these parts is to have them watercut by a company like Team Whyachi (www.teamwhyachi.com), but if you need parts quickly and your time is cheap, then with a little careful design you can route the same parts using just a router and a pattern. Page 29

Pattern Routing of Plastic Partsin Combat Zone: Features
The easy way to do these parts is to have them watercut by a company like Team Whyachi (www.teamwhyachi.com), but if you need parts quickly and your time is cheap, then with a little careful design you can route the same parts using just a router and a pattern. Page 29

Lipo Puffometerin Combat Zone: Features
Lithium polymer batteries are increasingly popular in robots. In combat bots, they are often abused to the point of failure with expensive and dangerous results. Page 31

The ComBots Cup 2009in Combat Zone: Events
Over the weekend of December 19-20, 2009, the ComBots Cup event was held in San Mateo, CA where combat robots ranging from one pound up to 220 pounds competed for honor and glory. Page 32

Outside the Boxin Combat Zone: Features
Project Zoidberg was conceived when a motor delivery for one of our other robots arrived at my teammate’s house, containing a surprising ‘extra’ component. The sender had accidentally packed a pair of Team Delta18V Dewalt ‘power drive’ gear motors. These powerful, drill-based units looked too nice to send back, so a deal was arranged. Page 34